intercommunication
Syllables
in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.kɔ.my.ni.ka.sjɔ̃/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
inter- + communic- + -ation
The word 'intercommunication' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'communic-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and handling the uvular 'r' and silent letters appropriately.
Definitions
- 1
The exchange of information between people or groups.
Communication
“L'intercommunication est essentielle dans une équipe.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'). French stress is generally less prominent than in English.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, nasal vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, uvular 'r' sound.. com — Open syllable.. mu — Closed syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, silent 't'.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are complex.
French 'r' Rule
The French 'r' is treated as a syllable-forming element.
Silent Letter Rule
Silent letters do not affect syllable division.
- Nasal vowels influence syllable boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Silent 't' in 'tion' does not affect syllable division.
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